| Description |
xiii, 186 p. : ill., facsims., maps ; 25 cm. |
| Note |
Includes facsimile of the 1798 narrative (p.113-[144]). |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-174) and index. |
| Contents |
The early years -- The crucible years -- The transitional years -- The final years. |
| Summary |
This book is the first in depth exploration of the life of Venture Smith (1728-1805), a New England slave who was sold into bondage as a boy in Africa and labored for nearly a quarter century before purchasing his own freedom and transforming himself into a highly respected American citizen. Drawing on years of research and documentation, including Venture Smith's rare personal autobiography, the authors recount the extraordinary challenges he overcame. They cast a rare light on what it was like to be an African American in the north during the Colonial era. This story's relevance today prompted the BBC to produce a documentary on scholars' efforts to learn more about Venture Smith, his life, and family. The book includes a wealth of illustrations, a timeline, and Smith's original 1798 narrative in facsimile form. |
| Subject |
Smith, Venture, 1729?-1805.
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Slaves -- Connecticut -- Biography.
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Free African Americans -- Connecticut -- Biography.
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African Americans -- Connecticut -- Biography.
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Slavery -- Connecticut -- History -- 18th century.
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Connecticut -- Race relations -- History -- 18th century.
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Haddam (Conn.) -- Biography.
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| Genre/Form |
Smith, Venture.
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| Added Author |
Krimsky, George A.
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| ISBN |
9780819568540 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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0819568546 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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